Hong Kong Delegation Shines with 140 Medals at National Games for Persons with Disabilities and Special Olympic Games.

SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes for obtaining historic achievements at 12th NGD and 9th NSOG

The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) concluded today (December 15). The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, was glad that the Hong Kong, China Delegation has made remarkable achievements across various events, capturing a total of 140 medals, comprising 51 gold, 49 silver and 40 bronze.

Miss Law said, "The Delegation that participated in this year's NGD and NSOG is the largest to date, and achieved an impressive medal tally. This marks Hong Kong's best performance in the history at the NGD and NSOG, with a record number of medals. Our athletes demonstrated exceptional professionalism, achieved breakthroughs, and set multiple national records. I am deeply proud of their outstanding performances in different events which have brought glory to Hong Kong. I believe the extraordinary determination and perseverance of our athletes with disabilities in achieving such remarkable results will bring more positive energy to our society.

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, relevant national sports associations and sports organisations, the coaching teams, medical personnel and support staff, as well as members of the public who cheered for our athletes and supported them both on and off the field."

Miss Law said that the 15th National Games, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG have successfully concluded, but the spirit of sportsmanship endures. It was a great honour for Hong Kong to co-host this highest-level national multisport event alongside Guangdong and Macao. From planning to implementation, Hong Kong has fully demonstrated its capability in organising mega sports events through its close collaboration with Guangdong and Macao. This ensured the smooth running of the competitions, created unforgettable experiences for spectators, and propelled Hong Kong's sports development to new heights.

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WSD appeals to public to remain vigilant to fraudulent WSD website

The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (December 15) alerted members of the public to a fraudulent WSD website address (wsdgov[.]com), which asks recipients to pay water bills via a hyperlink provided.

The WSD stresses that the fraudulent website has no connection with the WSD and has reported the case to the Police. The spokesman said that members of the public who have registered for the WSD's electronic services account and e-billing service must complete verification on the WSD website (www.wsd.gov.hk) before they can view their e-bills and obtain the Faster Payment System QR code on the bill for making payments.

Members of the public should stay alert when receiving any unidentified emails or messages, and not visit any suspicious websites and disclose any personal information. Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the website concerned or other suspcious websites should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the WSD's customer services hotline at 2824 5000.

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